Please bear with us as we redesign and add new features, while
maintaining the same low cost to HopNews sponsors and the free nature of
HopNews content to readers.One change that may need further
explanation is the Hopkinton News Calendar, the link is behind the
button to the left of the title of this frame, and to the right of the
HopNews.com masthead above, where it will remain for now. The button now
blinks to get the readers' attention to the new location. Previously,
the calendar went through several changes, the last of which was to
display it in a frame that displayed within a cell here on the front.
The calendar was scrollable up and down so the reader could see more
than just the day's events. Another feature we presented in an enclosed
frame was crime from around the county and state. Both of those features
been have altered because they did not stay within their frames in the
mobile devices that readers often use, but instead displayed fully,
causing slower downloads.

HopNews will go back to putting interesting criminal stories into the
body of the front page as was done in the past. And the calendar will be
redesigned as the entire site gets a makeover around the first of the
year. It will ooze with more fun stuff.

But for now, in order to bring attention to the sole location of the
Hopkinton Calendar link, we have made it blink. We spend a lot of time
keeping it up-to-date, so keep on sending those calendar items, and
we'll keep putting them up.

State Police Arrest Drunk Driver Who Struck Four Vehicles

MILTON
- November 26, 2010 - When Massachusetts State Police troopers took RONY
S. SANTOS-CRUZ into custody this morning on Route 93, he had left four
damaged cars in his wake and four Heineken bottle caps on the seat of
his Buick. Four is also the number of drivers’ licenses – three of them
revoked – bearing SANTOS-CRUZ’s photo and variations of his name that
State Police identified.

Trooper Joseph McLaughlin arrested SANTOS-CRUZ, 24, of Quincy after
State Police received several calls from motorists about a hit-and-run
driver on the northbound side of Route 93 just after 5 a.m. Trooper
McLaughlin located SANTOS-CRUZ stopped in one of the travel lanes south
of Exit 11 in Milton. Two other
motorists, who said their cars had been struck by SANTOS-CRUZ’s car,
were also pulled over in the right lane. SANTOS-CRUZ’s blue 1999 Buick
had a Rhode Island license
plate and heavy driver’s side damage, including a missing front tire and
a worn down rim.

Trooper McLaughlin observed SANTOS-CRUZ swaying from side to side,
noticed his eyes were glassy and bloodshot, and smelled alcohol on his
breath. The suspect’s speech was slurred. He said the Buick belonged to
his girlfriend. When the trooper asked him where he was coming from,
SANTOS-CRUZ replied “home,” and when asked where was going, he also
replied “home.”

Several field sobriety tests later, SANTOS-CRUZ’s actual destination was
the State Police Barracks in
South Boston. Prior to leaving the scene,
Trooper McLaughlin observed four beer bottle caps on the drivers’ seat
of the suspect’s car. In the meantime, two other hit-and-run victims
whose cars were allegedly struck by SANTOS-CRUZ reported incidents to
police. The four motorists were struck between
Attleboro and Milton.

During the booking process, troopers discovered that SANTOS-CRUZ has
three other Massachusetts drivers’
licenses, all of which have photos him and his date of birth, with minor
variations of his name. All three other licenses had been revoked.
Trooper McLaughlin notified the State Police Compliance Unit, which
works with the Registry of Motor Vehicles, for further investigation.
Trooper McLaughlin filed an immediate threat license suspension request
with the Registry.

State Police charged SANTOS-CRUZ with operating under the influence of
liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, operating after
revocation, marked lanes violation and four counts of leaving the scene
of an accident that caused property damage. His arraignment is expected
in Quincy District Court.

Camera Shy

November 26,
2010 — The approaching snapping of twigs underfoot drew the attention of
gaggles of Canada geese Thanksgiving afternoon on Hopkinton Reservoir.
As the photographer got closer, the more frightened of the geese fled
the water, and the birch tree on the opposite shore mocked their fear
with exaggerated mimicry.

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No Turkey
Here

November 26,
2010 — The photographer scoured the town for a free range turkey on
Thanksgiving, but instead found this tufted titmouse among several
others on East Street.

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Open Door

November 26,
2010 — Two Hopkinton Police Officers, including Officer Stephen Buckley,
responded to a passerby's call of an open door at a Main Street
business. The police checked and secured the store.

Hopkinton
41, Ashland 14

November 25,
2010 — Hopkinton put one more win on their side of the column with
today's defeat of rival Ashland in a Thanksgiving Day tradition.

Below, Barrett Hanlon snags one in the end zone.

On Your
Mark, Get Set, Shop!

November 24,
2010 — Above, Monya Lulek checks out some of the decorations at the
Garden Center at Weston Nurseries, her mother's place of work, this
afternoon. Weston Nurseries has distributed their Holiday Shopping
Guide to the faithful, and will be accessible from their button ad
on HopNews for the season.

The nursery Garden Center has been transformed into a holiday decoration
center, and the outdoor area already has a good selection of Christmas
trees with hundreds of other already en route.

Weston Nurseries keeps up with tradition by having Santa pose for photos
on December 4, 5, 11, 12 from 10-11:30 am and 1-3:00 pm.

The fire out front will be at just the right temperature for those
toasted marshmallows and hot mulled cider on the weekends.

Bring the kids!

Cornell's News

REMINDER:

•
Fundraiser Breakfast to Benefit HHS Drama Ensemble

Cornell's
46th Annual Pre-game Turkey Day Breakfast $6.00

Thanksgiving morning beginning at 7:00 am

229 Hayden Rowe Street

The entire amount collected will be
going to the Drama Ensemble to help them reach the American High School
Theater festival, part of the world-renown Fringe Festival in
Edinborough, Scotland in August, 2011.

Said Cathy McLaughlin, Co-fundraising Chair, "We appreciate the support
of Rob Cornell and his staff; we hope the ensemble, their families,
friends and neighbors as well as those who have come every Thanksgiving for
decades, will show their support by stopping by."

• REUNION NIGHT:On
Thanksgiving Eve, Cornell's is the place where Hopkinton alumni meet to
share old times and catch up.

• FREE PIZZA SUNDAYS:
Mary Costa says stop on by 229 Hayden Rowe Street for a couple of slices
of pizza, on the house!

Seniors Win
Spirited Game, 42-30

November 24,
2010 — The Hopkinton High School Seniors won last night's Annual Powder
Puff football game against the Juniors, 42 -30. Click on the
thumbnails to see the teams pose post-game. Above, Steph Hadley carries
it around the corner.

Selectmen Meeting

Legacy Farms Seeks Modification to
Agreement with Town

FD appoints new Lieutenant

by Muriel Kramer

November 24, 2010 — The Board of Selectmen
formally recognized newly appointed Fire Lieutenant Scott Jurasek; Fire
Chief Ken Clark recounted that Lt.
Jurasek had begun his career with the Fire Department in January 2003,
attending and excelling at the Massachusetts Fire Academy in May of that
year. According to Chief Clark, Lt. Jurasek “has made his way up through
the ranks and works hard.” On hand to celebrate Lt. Jurasek’s
achievement were his wife Liz and daughters Kate and Emily as well as
much of the Hopkinton Fire Department. Joe Jurasek, a career firefighter
from Salem, was on hand to formally pin on his brother Scott’s new rank.

The owners of Bill’s Pizza, Christos and
Maria Siarkos, were before the Board to request an update to their
liquor license to accommodate the changes made to the premises in the
recent remodeling project; the license will also allow alcoholic
beverages on the patio. The patio is accessible only from inside the
building and offers staff in the restaurant great visibility to ensure
adequate control over the area intended to prevent problems with
underage drinking onsite. Police Chief Rick Flannery supported the
application agreeing that the owners have taken adequate steps to
prevent underage drinkers from gaining access to alcoholic beverages
served at the restaurant. The Board approved application.

Budget Update: Hopkinton Town Manager
Norman Khumalo presented an update on the budget process reinforcing
that he has made it clear to the Department Heads that the FY 12 budget
process will be fiscally responsible and that it will continue to be
important to identify efficiencies, cost containment initiatives and
revenue enhancements. The Department Heads have been directed to level
fund all FY 12 expenses at FY 11 levels, identify all incremental
contractual labor costs and to identify all mission critical and
strategic initiatives.

Budget worksheets asking for detailed
expense information from all departments to include travel expenses and
facility maintenance costs have been distributed; that input is due back
to the Town Manager December 30th with the Board of Selectmen
expecting to have a work session on the budget process soon thereafter.

Legacy Farms Update: Developer Roy
MacDowell has requested modifications to the Host Community Agreement
(HCA); the proposal includes increasing the percentage of one-bedroom
units, decreasing the percentage of two-bedroom units and eliminating
altogether the three-bedroom units in the rental component of the
proposed development. Community Opportunities Group was asked to address
several questions including the social & economic impact, fiscal impact,
housing policy and trade-offs.

From their report to the Selectmen, “…the
Town should assume an average revenue deficit of -$29,000 per year, in
current dollars, and plan accordingly.” Nevertheless, they recommend
amending the agreement to allow the revised project component to go
forward. “A site with activity underway sends an optimistic message to
prospective investors and development partners. It suggests opportunity
and helps to decrease concerns about risk. By contrast, a permitted site
with no activity suggests problems and could make it far more difficult
for Roy MacDowell to attract high-quality developers to Legacy Farms.”
COG recommends approval with several conditions to protect the Town’s
interests; the Board will address the proposed modifications to the HCA
at their next meeting.

Update on the proposed new Elementary
School at Fruit Street: The Board met last week to tour Center
School with the School Committee and the Elementary School Building
Committee; the tour and discussions led to the Selectmen individually to
generate a list of questions they hope to discuss further at an upcoming
work session tentatively planned for November 30th. Questions
include “If the town continues with the neighborhood school proposal,
are there renovations that will be necessary to other buildings? If so,
please explain what they are, if they are mandatory (deemed by which
governing body), how much time we have to comply and estimated cost.”;
“With this design, are we projected to make it through the increase in
students anticipated from Legacy Farms without any further additions to
this or other school buildings?”; and “Since 2008 has Center School been
in threat of losing its accreditation? If so, what exactly were the
findings?”

Proposed new Economic Development
Committee: Mr. Khumalo outlined some direction for the soon to be
newly reformed and reformatted Economic Development Committee. The
committee should focus on working with the existing businesses in town
and what Hopkinton can do to support them. The responsibilities would
include developing marketing initiatives targeting existing businesses,
conducting outreach to existing businesses to identify needs and ensure
growth as well as retention as well as identifying companies that might
want to relocate and establish themselves here in Hopkinton. The largest
question remaining is governance over the new committee. The Board is
considering using the Chamber of Commerce and the business stakeholders
in town to populate the new committee and re-energize its focus. The
Selectmen support the direction the effort to reform the committee is
heading. John Mosher commented, “I like the non-town committee process
to afford greater flexibility and confidentiality, but we have to be
careful to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest.” The Board
will discuss this further at a future meeting to finalize the structure
after Mr. Khumalo consults with the Town Attorney.

Organization
Gets Second Wind

November 23,
2010 — Several volunteers, led by newly elected President Di Collins,
have breathed new life into the marketing efforts of the Hopkinton
Education Foundation; efforts they hope will end confusion over who they
are and what they do.

Their public face got a facelift with the retirement of the "granite"
columns
that have been
their trademark for years, in favor of a bold, new and colorful logo by
Hopkinton designer, Jenny Hart. The design impresses the viewer with a
tree that has a strong trunk, representing the strength of a foundation
in education.

Weighted near the center of the tree, and surrounded by educational
representations, is a light bulb that the group says represents the
innovation that the Hopkinton Education Foundation advances, as seen in
their new slogan at the base.

The words in the logo show a diminished "Hopkinton" to bring forward the
rest of the group's name to promote the "Education" part.

What have they done so far? A lot!

Since their beginnings in 1992, the educational gifts to the schools
have grown from the then impressive nearly $11,000 to almost $84,000 in
educational grants to Hopkinton schools and teachers' classrooms in
2010.

This year, to highlight one effort, they have put $9,656 into
transforming the Middle School Library into a "Twenty-first Century
Learning center," according to Mrs. Collins.

Earlier this year, HopNews Video covered the use of SmartBoards at
Elmwood School, awarded through a grant by the foundation, that allow
interaction and instant answering as well as internet access. See the
video to the left. How does the foundation raise the funds to enable
these gifts?

A "golf ball drop" from a hot air balloon is held once a year at one of
the athletic fields. This year's take was just shy of $7,000. But the
Annual Winter Gala (See video from last year's, left) is the Mother of
all Fundraisers for the HEF.

This year's Gala — $90 per person — will be held on Saturday, February
5, 2011 at the Lakeview Pavilion in Foxborough, MA.
Learn more here. But marking next year's calendar will not do anyone
any good unless a person first has tickets, because the tickets will
sell out within hours of going on sale. So, mark this date:

This
week's tasting will be on Wednesday - just in time for
last minute Thanksgiving preparations. We will sample
more wines that could easily find a spot at your
Thanksgiving dinner table.

Matching wine with roast turkey is easy; the
wine-matching challenge comes with the wide array of
traditional side dishes. Any single wine confronts a
very tough task, indeed, when asked to harmonize with
everything from subtle turkey breast to rich stuffing to
acidic cranberries to sweet, candied yams. Successful
wines are those with exceptional fruit character; wines
that are lively and uncomplicated. With that in mind,
this month we will sample wines that could easily find a
place at the Thanksgiving feast.

LIVE
NATIVITY

Saturday,
December 4, 2010 - 5 to 7 p.m

Community
Covenant Church

2 W. Elm St.,
Hopkinton, MA.

(Corner
of South St. & West Main Street. Directions: Rt. 495, exit 21B, turn
right at the light)

November 23,
2010 — This bald eagle was photographed at Lake Maspenock, where others
have also sighted them. Thanks to Phil Pichel for sharing.

State
Police Offer Holiday Driving Safety Tips

The
Massachusetts State Police are urging motorists to be safe on the roads
of the Commonwealth this holiday season.

The
following holiday driving safety tips are recommended for safe travel:

§Plan on needing extra time to get to your
final destination.

§Make sure all vehicle occupants wear their
safety belt.

§Leave the proper amount of space between
your car and the car in front of you.
(One
car length for every ten miles per hour).

§Adjust your speed to road, weather and
traffic conditions.

§Plan regularly scheduled breaks when
traveling long distances.

§Have your car serviced before undertaking a
lengthy trip.

§Be prepared should your car become
disabled. Have the proper emergency equipment with you. For example:
spare tire, lug wrench, jack, flashlight, road flares or other
illuminating devices, warm clothing as temperatures can dip well below
freezing at this time of year. A cell phone is also invaluable in
emergencies. You can reach the police and in turn all other emergency
services in Massachusetts by dialing 911 on your cell
phone.

§Don’t drink and drive. If you plan on
celebrating with alcohol, plan on staying over or plan on having a
designated driver.

HopNews facebook Fan
Recruitment Drive

We
encourage those who are not our facebook fans to sign up to become one.
The last time HopNews had a recruitment drive, earlier this year, one
lucky fan won a $100 gift certificate to the Marathon Restaurant at
North Pond (See video). Austin printed the fan list, cut each fan
listing individually, put them in a basket, and with the help of Michael
Tobins from the Marathon Restaurant, drew the name of a HopNews facebook
fan, Lois Hemmelgarn.

Being a fan means getting important news immediately. It doesn't mean
that we do it every day, like the banner says. That was wishful
thinking. In fact, we have had only five updates since July of this
year: 50% off at the jewelers, a drowning, the President live on
HopNews, robbers on the run, as well as content that yours truly thought
was compelling or special. The same news is available on the front of
HopNews, but some people get facebook alerts from their mobile devices.

So, if you are not signed up, please do so now to get into the pool of
possible winners of the equivalent of a $100 gift certificate from one
of our sponsors. The current 437 fans will also go into the basket for
the drawing that we will conduct when the fan base reaches 700. Spread
the word.

North Korea Bombs Disputed Island,
South Korea Reacts - ABC News

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From the
Radical Middle...

Don't Touch My
Junk!

— Or my titanium
elbow

by Robert
Falcione

November 23,
2010 — If I were to fly, and I may do that again someday — maybe! —
then I would, without hesitation, submit to the total body scan that
is being so generously offered by the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) at better airports across the country.

Many people have expressed outrage on the television sets and other
electronic media, that they have been groped by TSA agents after
refusing a full body x-ray scan; or after setting off red flags due to a
physical accessory or deformity; then being forced to submit to the scan
as a condition of being allowed to board the graceful flying machine
that awaits them. Some people, who have not experienced the influence of
a foreign power over US media in their lifetimes — hold that
thought — are calling for a boycott of the scanner and insisting on a
physical search in order to slow down the airplane boarding procedures. This they
claim is a protest borne of a higher moral sensitivity. Pishaw! They're
just looking for attention, intentionally trying to mess things up, or
too young to understand the consequences.

To refuse the body scanner in order to slow down the airport security,
especially during the holiday travel as some have suggested, would
border on infantile behavior — or behavior expected of the enemy.

And if the scanner reveals something that needs to be scrutinized, like
a bagful of bile, or a titanium elbow, then people should act like
grownups and submit to a body search. Who doesn't remember the failed attempt by
one of the enemy that was uncovered when plastic explosives packed into
the human robot's undergarments partially ignited on the airplane? What
about the guy who was stopped by passengers from successfully lighting
his shoes with a match, shoes that were packed with explosives? Security
needs to see, or feel, if there is any plastique in your Jockeys,
Bostonians, Gucci, Prada or covered body parts. They have to be
thorough, because human bombs look like normal people, like you and me.

The enemy has vowed to bring this nation down; and they are attempting
to do so in unconventional and cunning ways.

No, their Ingenuity can't build beautiful and graceful airplanes or
incredible buildings; it can only make devices that attack modernity
itself and destroy the physical and intellectual inventions that the
best of the Western world has created.

They have put bombs in shoes and underwear, and boarded flights to kill
themselves and their fellow passengers.

They are told that if they blow themselves up and take down those around
them, the Creator has a special place for them. He doesn't. He (or
She) does not reward murder OR suicide. I am pretty sure about that. In
fact, I am pretty sure — although a few people would argue with this —
that He doesn't take sides in sporting events, either. Furthermore, I am
convinced by empirical evidence that He doesn't help people with instant
lottery tickets.

But as with any crime — and it is a crime to mess with airport security
—a thoughtful person needs to ask, "Cui bono?" Who benefits?

The enemies of our nation will benefit the most from a relaxation of our
airport and transportation security, which many misguided people are
tacitly encouraging.

I also have a gripe with the TSA and the media.

They need to stop giving out the parameters of the bodily searches, like
at what age a person is exempt from a physical search. That is sheer
stupidity. Our enemies will start loading up their kids with C-4 as a
result of that foolish revelation. It would be in the best interest of
the traveling public if the TSA amended that rule immediately (Note to
TSA: Stop publicizing your procedures and limits. I get nauseous when I
hear you do that. Security organizations are supposed to have secrets.
Keep a few to yourself. Katie Couric doesn't need to know. Tell her I
said so. Oh, and stop the close-ups of the genital areas that show where
agents do not touch. More nausea.).

My theory about foreign enemy influence? Again, they are the ones to
benefit the most. It wasn't the Red Cross that made sure there was an
ample supply of heroin in Vietnam when American troops were there, and I
doubt they are involved in this protest, either.

So, I would recommend to anyone who wants to help move the security
process along, to take the full body scan. And if the agent wants you to
drop your draws and touch your toes, do it. Don't worry about him
enjoying it. If he enjoyed it, to borrow from Lenny Bruce, they wouldn't
let him work there.

As I said earlier, I may fly again, but the more I think about it, the
more I doubt that I will.

And it has nothing to do with the thought of being x-rayed, or groped,
or having my titanium elbow inspected.

It has to do with my comfort zone, which is very near to the ground.

And of course, the lack of a drive-thru.

Suspect Believed to be Among the Dead

LYNNFIELD - November 24, 2010 — Numerous State Police units and Lynnfield
Police are on scene of a triple-fatal incident on Ledge Road in
Lynnfield. PLEASE NOTE that there is not an active search ongoing for
a suspect. We were mobilizing for what would have been a significant
manhunt for a shooting suspect involving our Air Wing, K9 troopers and
ground units, but at this point the evidence suggests that the suspect
is not at large. Evidence suggests the suspect is among the deceased.
State troopers assigned to the Essex County District Attorney's Office
are on scene and will lead the homicide investigation from this point
on. All information about the details of the homicides will come from
the DA's office, ~ State Police

*Tony and Ann Marie Ramos of Smithfield,
R.I., as NESI Realty LLC, have purchased the bankrupt
Fletcher Granite Company on Lumber Street near the
Milford Town Line.

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Daniel Patrick Hanlon, 47

Daniel Patrick Hanlon, 47,
of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on November 20,
2010. Born in Merrillville, Indiana on February 27,
1963, Dan was the beloved son of the late Nancy and Lawrence Hanlon. Dan
is survived by his wife, Maggie, their son Barrett, and their daughters
Morgan and Jenna. He is the brother of Therese Handley (Marty), the late
Kathy Smolen (Larry), Larry (Liz), Matt (Lisa) and Stephanie Santa
(Mike) and many nieces and nephews.

Dan was a devoted and loving husband and father. He was passionate about
spending time with his family. Among many things, he enjoyed basketball,
movies, music, and travel. He was dedicated to his faith, family, and
career. Dan was known for his humor, kind heart, and positive attitude.

Dan was the president of ING's Investor Channel based in Windsor Locks,
CT. Prior to joining ING, Dan was employed by Fidelity Investments for
21 years. He held a Bachelors Degree from Franklin College in Franklin,
Indiana.

A visitation service will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 20
Church Street, Hopkinton, Massachusetts on Friday, November 26th from
3:00 to 7:00pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated in Saint John's Church
on Saturday, November 27th at 10am. A reception will follow.
Arrangements are from the Chesmore Funeral Home
of Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, an education trust fund has been
established for Dan's children. Memorial contributions may be sent to:
Hanlon Family Education Trust C/O Middlesex Savings Bank 10 Main St.,
Hopkinton, MA 01748.

November Nov 22, 2010

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7:06 pm
An Apple Tree Hill resident reported being kicked out of her
apartment...

9:21 pm A
Smith Road caller reported that a man rang her doorbell, requested to
use the bathroom...

7:55 pm A
caller from Wood Street reported his ex-girlfriend had come back to the
house and is out of control...

The 4th Annual Powder Puff Football GamefeaturingThe Class
of 2011 vs
The Class of 2012Tuesday November
23rd 7pm
Tickets are $5Hopkinton
HS Football Field Contact: Diane Welch
Dwelch@hopkinton.k12.ma.us

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MLK Day of Giving Back

January 17, 2011 from 9:00am to
noon

Hopkinton Middle School

As we prepare for
Thanksgiving, we take pride in the spirit of community that is so
much a part of the fabric of Hopkinton. We see it every year
during events like the Horribles’ Parade, Michael’s Run and the
Relay for Life. We can also see that same spirit at the annual
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Giving Back.

Planning is
underway for the fourth annual celebration of Dr. King’s legacy,
scheduled for January 17, 2011 from 9:00am to noon at the Hopkinton
Middle School. Sarah Varadian founder of the Wee Care organization
will be the featured speaker . Varadian, a native of Norwood MA,
started this project to raise money to provide access to education
for girls in Afghanistan. She received the 2007 William R. Sims
Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy and her message is sure
to inspire.

The event,
sponsored by the town’s Youth Commission, is run by a dedicated
group of volunteers. There are always opportunities for more people
to become involved; if you are interested, or need information,
please contact :MLKHopkinton@comcast.net
. Find us on Facebook at “MLK
Day of Giving Back, Hopkinton MA” - Anne Mattina

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Phyllis Blasotto Holmes,
79

Phyllis Blasotto Holmes, 79,
of Framingham and formerly of Holliston, passed away Saturday, November
20, 2010 at the Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham. Born in
Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Mildred Grady.
She was the wife of the late Frank A. Blasotto who passed away in 1959
and the late Leslie Paul Holmes.

Phyllis was a retired housekeeper who worked at the Metrowest Medical
Center. She was a member of the Framingham Brady Bunch.

She is survived by her son Dennis Blasotto and his wife Diane of
Needham, her daughters; Cheryl Jones and her husband Eric of Upton,
Renee Matter of Hopkinton, Paula Holmes Philbrick of Framingham and a
son in law Geoffrey Matter. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 5
great grandchildren. She is predeceased by a son David Blasotto who
passed away in 2008 and her
brothers Jimmy and Walter.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 26, 2010 from 4-7p.m. at the
Chesmore Funeral Home
of Holliston, 854 Washington St.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9am at St. Mary's
Church of Holliston. Burial will follow in St. Stephen's Cemetery in
Framingham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American
Lung Assoc. 460 Totten Pond Rd. Ste. 400, Waltham, MA, 02451 or www.lungusa.org

Daniel Hanlon, 47

Hopkinton- Daniel Hanlon, 47, of
Hopkinton, died November 20, 2010 at Milford Regional Medical Center. He
was the husband to Maggie Hanlon of Hopkinton. Arrangements are
incomplete and from the
Chesmore
Funeral Home, but the visitation is as follows: Friday, November 26,
2010 from 3-7pm at the St. John the Evangelist Church Hall in Hopkinton.
A 10:00a.m. funeral mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist
on Saturday.

State Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Worcester

November
21, 2010 — Troopers from the
Massachusetts State Police Barracks in Holden responded to a crash in Worcester last night that involved a
motorcycle striking a guardrail. The driver of the motorcycle was
killed.

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Paul
Weinschenk indicates that the man was on a 2010 Harley Davidson was
traveling on the ramp from Route 190 southbound to Route 290 westbound
when he lost control of the bike, striking the guardrail. James McLeod,
53, of Grafton was transported to U Mass Medical Center, where he was
pronounced deceased

The facts and circumstances of the crash
remain under investigation by Troop C of the Massachusetts State Police,
with the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis
Reconstruction Section and the State Police Crime Scene Services
Section. Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Worcester Police and
Fire Departments and Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway
Division. .

During the rescue response and crash
investigation and cleanup, the Route 190 ramp was closed for
approximately two hours.

Sneak
Peak at Bush Interview with Larry King

Alien Expose
Ch. II

The Moon,
Treetop Decoration, or Alien Fruit?

Mouse-over image to see alien fruit

November 20,
2010 — As we saw earlier (Scroll down for Alien Expose Ch. I), Colella's
Market has indeed put a fence around their rooftop HVAC unit where an
alien was sighted on Halloween. Although the fence was suggested by the
Planning Board, its construction, shortly after the sighting of the
alien creature sitting on it, is sure to draw suspicion. Then late this
afternoon the photographer was exiting his vehicle when it appeared the
moon was lined up as if it were disguising itself as a treetop
decoration. Does it have something to do with the alien trapped behind
the fence? Is it summoning another ship, a rescue vehicle? We all know
what the Moon looks like, but only a few have seen it close up. Is this
another Roswell-like cover up? Mouse-over this image to see the glowing
object close up, and if it looks like a melon missing the stem that
connects it to the vine, and that it could be easily quartered to share
on a Thanksgiving table, then the only possible answer is, "Yes, it has
been alien fruit all along!" Bon appétit, aliens!